Funkasaurus Rex featuring Shayna Steele Launches Covet Lounge 9/23

Covet Restaurant & Lounge is located at 137 East 55th Street@Lexington Ave., New York NY 10022

212-223-2829
http://covetlounge.com/
8 - 11:30pm
No cover. $15 min.

Funkasaurus Rex featuring Shayna Steele Launches Covet Lounge Thursday Sept. 23

http://www.myspace.com/funkasaurusnyc

Funkasaurus Rex was created by Tenor Saxophonist Joey Berkley in 2005.

Berkley called upon a group of colleagues, top players on the NY "music-scene", to form this exciting jazz-funk band which injects "Jazz" sophistication with ‘Rhythm ‘n Blues' into ‘Funk' grooves. Funkasaurus Rex features a dynamic 5-piece horn section sound along with a versatile and groovy rhythm section to create Jazz with power, precision and originality.

The musical direction of the band brings great R & B and Funk songs from the past into a new era with a jazz perspective and inventive, fresh arrangements. Plus, the group's original material comes out of that lineage and maintains the artistic integrity that their audience has come to expect. Whether it's a well-loved classic or a classy original, these veteran players are bringing the REAL funk into a new era. From clubs to concert halls, Funkasaurus Rex provides their audiences with the highest level of expertise and dedication to convey their music as an art form. REAL Funky Music ain't extinct!

Funkasaurus Rex is:
Joey Berkley on Tenor Saxophone; Bill Harris on Alto Saxophone and
Flute; Brian Pareschi and Seneca Black on Trumpets; Matt McDonald on Trombone; John Tropea
on Guitar; Sarah Cion on Piano; Seth Glassman on Bass; Chris Parker on Drums;

And featuring vocalist Shayna Steele.

http://www.shaynasteele.com/

COVET JAZZ CALENDAR

September 30 - Toph-e and the Pussycats

Chris Parker - drums
Will Lee - bass
Ralph Macdonald - percussion
David Mann - tenor sax
Clifford Carter - keyboard

October 7 - Paul Peress Project featuring Anthony Jackson
Anthony Jackson - bass
Clifford Carter - keyboard
Glenn Alexander - guitar
Lew Soloff - trumpet
Paul Peress - drums

October 14 - Gil Parris & Friends featuring Josh Dion & David Mann
Gil Parris - guitar
David Mann - saxophone
Josh Dion - drums
Matt King- keyboard
Kip Sophos - bass

October 21 - Parker Stuff
Chris Parker - drums
Eric Parker - drums
Gary Geiger - guitar
Larry Saltzman - guitar
Lincoln Scheiffer - bass
Keith Cotton - Keyboards
Andy Snitzer - Tenor

October 28 - Gil Parris & Friends featuring David Mann & Josh Dion
Gil Parris - guitar
David Mann - saxophone
Josh Dion - drums
Matt King- keyboard
Kip Sophos - bass